It’s almost Christmas, so we try to provide you with the inspiration to purchase the best gifts for the gamers in your life. In this blog Iris (Crimsonboardgames) provides you with a gift guide for the solo gamer.
All of these are solo only games. I wanted to focus on those because they deserve the spotlight. Obviously there are amazing multiplayer games that also have a solo mode like Spirit Island, Calico, Three Sisters, etc. But I feel like these don’t get enough love <3
Final Girl
Looking for a game for that hard core gamer who wants a challenge and doesn’t back down? If they’re a horror lover it’s an added plus because with Final Girl you get to immerse yourself in your favourite horror movie scenario!! Can you defeat the killer while also trying to save as many innocent victims along the way? Be prepared to laugh, cry and groan in anguish. Final Girl offers a real solo challenge, it’s not for the faint of heart. You play cards and roll dice as you try to out maneuver the often very powerful abilities of the killer you’re up against. If you want the gift to be extra christmassy look for the Krampus Final Girl game!!
(Don’t forget you need the core box to play the game and can then add any of the story boxes).
Eila and Something Shiny
Looking for a game for that cosy gamer in your life? Someone who loves to sit down for a boardgame but appreciates the more story driven games? They’re not just looking for a challenge but they want their hearts to be touched? Look no further because Eila and Something Shiny is that game!!!
In Eila you are a cute little bunny that goes on an adventure. The set up of the game is super easy and fast which I always appreciate in a solo game. You have story cards that guide you through and lead you to make decisions that decide how the story unfolds. Absolute beautiful artwork and amazing storytelling is what makes this game shine.
Under Falling Skies
You want both?!?!?! Ok, ok I got you. Under Falling Skies is a very strategic alien invasion game!! You can play the base game which is just lovely and you can change the difficulty yourself. But you can also play the campaign that comes with the game which offers even more complex gameplay, storylines and characters that help you along the way!!! For the small box that it comes in it surely packs a punch! Even for gamers that aren’t necessarily sci-fi fans it’s a hit! The combination of rolling dice and placing them in the most strategic ways to gather energy, fight enemies and do research it keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Ok, I know what you’re thinking all these games are on the pricier side and you just want a smaller casual gift!! No problem at all of course. Here are two smaller boxed games that are perfect for that solo gamer in your life.
Friday and Fate Flip: Washed Ashore
Two amazing small box games! Both have a very easy learning curve so you’ll be playing the game in no time. They have a similar theme about being stranded on an island. How will you survive? Are you even alone? What secrets does the Island hold? Will you ever get back home? These are the challenging questions you’ll face while playing Friday or Fate Flip. Both are perfect for just a quick solo gaming session and easy to take along with you when you’re traveling. Perfect smaller gifts for Christmas!!!
